Which of the following is a true statement concerning suicide ...

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Which of the following is a true statement concerning suicide among older adults?
 
  a. Older adults and younger adults manifest a suicidal intent in a similar manner.
  b. Older African-American women have the highest risk of suicide among older adults.
  c. Ethics require that the nurse respects a person's intent to terminate his or her own life.
  d. A major crisis experienced by the patient can contribute to the risk of suicide.

Question 2

Which herbal supplement(s) when taken with an anticoagulant increases the effectiveness of the medication and should be avoided during anticoagulant therapy? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Chamomile
  b. Garlic
  c. Ginkgo
  d. Hawthorn
  e. Ginseng
  f. Green tea

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Answer to Question 1

D
Major crises or transitions, such as retirement or relocation to an assisted living or nursing facility, can contribute to the risk of suicide. Putting personal affairs in order, distributing possessions, making a will, or saying something similar to, I won't be around much longer, can indicate a risk for suicide in a young person but can be a rational and mature act in older age. Men in all countries have a higher suicide rate, and white men are more likely to evaluate their worth solely in terms of their present economic productivity. Health care professionals are obligated to prevent the destruction of life as a permanent solution to what may be a temporary problem.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C, E, F
The intake of chamomile, garlic, ginkgo, ginseng, and green tea supplements at home should be avoided because each increases the effectiveness of anticoagulation. Individuals should avoid these herbal supplements while taking an anticoagulant because the patient's blood will be sig-nificantly less able to clot, exposing him or her to the risk of a catastrophic injury in the event of a fall or trauma. The use of Hawthorn supplements has not been shown to affect the use of anti-coagulants.